Area Information for Waltham Avenue, Leicester, LE3 1FA

Summary Back to Top

Waltham Avenue in Leicester is in the East Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Leicester West. This page combines information for the address Waltham Avenue, Leicester, LE3 1FA, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of LE3 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for LE3 1FA.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Leicester
Ward Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields
Constituency Leicester West * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region East Midlands
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Waltham Avenue, Leicester, LE3 1FA:

Braunstone Avenue, Leicester, LE3 1EF
Peverel Road, Leicester, LE3 1EX
Folville Rise, Leicester, LE3 1ED
Braunstone Avenue, Leicester, LE3 1EG
Folville Rise, Leicester, LE3 1EE
Bewicke Road, Leicester, LE3 1BB

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about LE3 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Waltham Avenue, Leicester, LE3 1FA is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (25 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 25 property sales in Waltham Avenue since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Waltham Avenue, Leicester consists predominantly of semi-detached housing, which can be an indicator of an affluent neighbourhood. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 10
Semi-Detached 84
Terraced 42
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 137
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Waltham Avenue, Leicester contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 38% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 29
Owned with Mortgage 41
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 46
Rented: Other Social 5
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 10
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 0
Total 134

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 16
Two People 41
Three People 30
Four People 26
Five People 14
Six People 3
Seven People 2
8+ People 2
Total 134

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Waltham Avenue, Leicester consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 16
Family Household 103
Other Household 15
Total 134

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 53
Deprived In One Dimension 44
Deprived In Two Dimensions 26
Deprived In Three Dimensions 12
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 135

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Leicester West constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 50% male.

Gender
Male 205
Female 205
Total 410

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 24
5-9 24
10-14 41
15-19 42
20-24 29
25-29 22
30-34 29
35-39 30
40-44 34
45-49 30
50-54 28
55-59 21
60-64 23
65-69 6
70-74 11
75-79 6
80-84 5
85+ 3
Total 408

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode LE3 1FA does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 151
Married 118
Separated 5
Divorced 18
Widowed 18
Total 310

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 204
Good 122
Fair 47
Bad 31
Very Bad 7
Total 411

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Waltham Avenue and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 36% of the resident population. On average, around 18.2% of census respondents fall into this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 47
Apprenticeship 21
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 40
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 37
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 41
No GCSEs or Equivalent 110
Other 12
Total 308

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 79% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 322
Mixed Ethnicity 14
Indian 11
Chinese 4
Other Asian 5
Black African 14
Black Caribbean 2
Other Black/African/Caribbean 3
Arab 12
Other 23
Total 410

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 305
European Union 54
Rest of Europe 11
Africa 11
Middle East and Asia 26
Total 407

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 305
10+ Years 51
5-10 Years 26
2-5 Years 18
Less Than 2 Years 6
Total 406

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to LE3 1FA.

Passport(s) Held
None 82
United Kingdom 252
European Union 62
Rest of Europe 1
African Countries 5
Middle East or Asia 6

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 151
Christian 198
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 1
Muslim 35
Sikh 3
Other Religion 2
Not Stated 21
Total 411

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 112
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 46
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 18
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 5
Unemployed 15
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 33
Retired 33
Looking After Home or Family 27
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 13
Other 10
Total 312

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 9
Professional Occupations 14
Associate Professional Occupations 12
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 15
Skilled Trades Occupations 23
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 29
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 17
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 19
Elementary Occupations 46
Total 184

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 14
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 23
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 25
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 23
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 20
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 50
Semi-Routine Occupation 80
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 36
Full-time Student 33
Total 304

Policing and Crime (116) Back to Top

Waltham Avenue, Leicester, LE3 1FA is within the Braunstone Park and Rowley Fields policing neighbourhood, under the Leicestershire Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 116 crimes were reported within half a mile of LE3 1FA.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 116 crimes committed near Waltham Avenue
Neighbourhood Team Address Braunstone Park and Rowley Fields
Hallam Crescent East
Braunstone Town
LE3 1FF
Force Website: http://www.leics.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to LE3 1FA. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for LE3 1FA.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 8 closest railway stations to Waltham Avenue, Leicester, LE3 1FA. The nearest railway station is Leicester, approximately 1.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Leicester 1.9 miles
South Wigston 3 miles
Narborough 3.8 miles
Syston 6.2 miles
Sileby 8 miles
Barrow-upon-Soar 9 miles
Hinckley (Leics) 11 miles
Loughborough 11 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Waltham Avenue, Leicester, LE3 1FA. The nearest is Folville Junior School, approximately 150 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Folville Junior School 150 yards
    
Imperial Avenue Infant School 570 yards
    
Caldecote Community Primary School 650 yards
    
St Mary's Fields Academy 0.6 miles
    
Queensmead Primary Academy 0.7 miles
    
Ravenhurst Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Kingsway Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Braunstone Community Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Dovelands Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Shaftesbury Junior School 0.9 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Waltham Avenue, Leicester, LE3 1FA. The nearest is Fullhurst Community College, approximately 590 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Fullhurst Community College 590 yards
    
The Winstanley School 0.8 miles
    
Brook Mead Academy 1.3 miles
    
Castle Mead Academy 1.4 miles
    
New College Leicester 1.6 miles
    
Sir Jonathan North Girls' College 2.1 miles
    
English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy 2.1 miles
    
Lancaster Academy 2.1 miles
    
Moat Community College 2.2 miles
    
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School (All Through) 2.3 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Waltham Avenue, Leicester, LE3 1FA. The nearest is Merridale Medical Centre (Rp Tew), approximately 580 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Waltham Avenue, Leicester, LE3 1FA. The nearest is Smile Essential, approximately 720 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 6 closest hospitals to Waltham Avenue, Leicester, LE3 1FA. The nearest is Leicester Royal Infirmary, approximately 1.4 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Waltham Avenue, Leicester, LE3 1FA. The nearest is S I Opticals, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
S I Opticals 0.5 miles
Eyes Right 0.6 miles
Vision Aid Centre 0.8 miles
Spect-A-Call @ Woodgate Eye Centre 0.9 miles
Bellamy Opticians Ltd 1.4 miles
Zarj Eyecare 1.4 miles
Henry Smith & Hamylton Opticians 1.4 miles
Asda Opticians 1.5 miles
Ernest B Judge 1.6 miles
i2i Optometrists Ltd 1.6 miles

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in LE3 1FA

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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